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Since two of the three radios didn't work; I have to question the antenna setup. If it had been the other way around -that is if two of the three radios worked- then I would have said that it is the radio at fault here. But in this case, I have to wonder about the antenna.

First, the antenna is only fifteen feet off of the ground to the feed point. That is really low; and I'm sure your receive must be suffering - as well as the transmit. Next, the coax is new - that is a OK - provided there is some length to it. I would get that $50 Starduster or the A99 and put it ~33 ft up - and be done with it. Once you are on the band and operating with a decent antenna, you will enjoy your radio much more.

Something about your antenna is not right. Just having a OK SWR is no guarantee that it is working correctly. It only proves that the power is moving out of the radio; but this does not mean that it is being radiated effectively and efficiently!

Sure, the Washington may have been peaked and may throw a couple of more watts; but any of these radios should be able to talk to someone up to ~12 miles away with relative ease. With no strain - I might add. Your station should be blaring at the interstate radio traffic - if it is a half of a mile away. I have a interstate freeway 1/2 mile away from my base station as well, and I burn up the truckers needles on their radios - and I am a barefoot station ('no linears'). Time for a new antenna - imo. So - I would have to say that an antenna with no issues may be in order for you to get your station up and flying...

Dos Centavos...

<blockquote data-quote="Robb" data-source="post: 150763" data-attributes="member: 8446">Since two of the three radios didn&#039;t work; I have to question the antenna setup.&nbsp; If it had been the other way around -that is if two of the three radios worked- then I would have said that it is the radio at fault here.&nbsp; But in this case,&nbsp; I have to wonder about the antenna.First, the antenna is only fifteen feet off of the ground to the feed point.&nbsp; That is really low; and I&#039;m sure your receive must be suffering - as well as the transmit.&nbsp; Next, the coax is new - that is a OK - provided there is some length to it.&nbsp; I would get that $50 Starduster or the A99 and put it ~33 ft up - and be done with it.&nbsp; Once you are on the band and operating with a decent antenna, you will enjoy your radio much more. Something about your antenna is not right.&nbsp; Just having a OK SWR is no guarantee that it is working correctly.&nbsp; It only proves that the power is moving out of the radio; but this does not mean that it is being radiated effectively and efficiently! Sure, the Washington may have been peaked and may throw a couple of more watts; but any of these radios should be able to talk to someone up to ~12 miles away with relative ease.&nbsp; With no strain - I might add.&nbsp; Your station should be blaring at the interstate radio traffic - if it is a half of a mile away.&nbsp; I have a interstate freeway 1/2 mile away from my base station as well, and I burn up the truckers needles on their radios - and I am a barefoot station (&#039;no linears&#039;).&nbsp; Time for a new antenna - imo.&nbsp; So - I would have to say that an antenna with no issues may be in order for you to get your station up and flying...Dos Centavos...</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Robb, post: 150763, member: 8446"] Since two of the three radios didn't work; I have to question the antenna setup. If it had been the other way around -that is if two of the three radios worked- then I would have said that it is the radio at fault here. But in this case, I have to wonder about the antenna. First, the antenna is only fifteen feet off of the ground to the feed point. That is really low; and I'm sure your receive must be suffering - as well as the transmit. Next, the coax is new - that is a OK - provided there is some length to it. I would get that $50 Starduster or the A99 and put it ~33 ft up - and be done with it. Once you are on the band and operating with a decent antenna, you will enjoy your radio much more. Something about your antenna is not right. Just having a OK SWR is no guarantee that it is working correctly. It only proves that the power is moving out of the radio; [I]but this does not mean that it is being radiated effectively and efficiently! [/I] Sure, the Washington may have been peaked and may throw a couple of more watts; but [I]any of these radios should be able to talk to someone up to ~12 miles away with relative ease.[/I] With no strain - I might add. Your station should be blaring at the interstate radio traffic - if it is a half of a mile away. I have a interstate freeway 1/2 mile away from my base station as well, and I burn up the truckers needles on their radios - and I am a barefoot station ('no linears'). Time for a new antenna - imo. So - I would have to say that an antenna with no issues may be in order for you to get your station up and flying... Dos Centavos... [/QUOTE]

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